2003 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 496 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
