2005 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac DeVille 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 8,128 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (597 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. (406 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | DeVille | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4570 cc | 8128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 2984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |
