2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Excursion.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Excursion | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 117 L |
