2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (331 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 699 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (440 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Avalanche | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 2864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 132 L |
