2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2004 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda CR-V 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 135 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 949 kg more than 2004 Honda CR-V. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2004 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Avalanche | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 58 L |
