2003 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2003 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Avalanche | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3490 mm |
