2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla would be higher. 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 221 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1457 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 1331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2470 mm |
