2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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 145 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1313 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 (597 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalanche | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8128 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |
