2004 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 835 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Avalanche | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 92 L |