2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 375 kg more than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 81 L |
