2001 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2001 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2001 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche. (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 438 kg more than 2001 Lexus SC.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lexus SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Lexus SC (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2001 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Avalanche | SC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
