2012 Holden Calais vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Holden Calais is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Holden Calais. (278 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Calais.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Holden Calais | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Holden | Chevrolet |
| Model | Calais | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
