2003 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 631 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalanche | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
