2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 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 (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 617 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (447 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2563 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 87 L |
