2003 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2003 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2003 Maybach 57 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maybach 57 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Maybach 57. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2003 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Avalanche | 57 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2220 mm |
