2001 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche. (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 180 kg more than 2012 Audi A8.
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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Avalanche | A8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
