2005 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2005 Buick Regal and 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 907 kg more than 2005 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Regal. (311 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Regal | 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5325 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
