2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 80 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 526 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Avalanche | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5325 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |