2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Fiat Palio 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 224 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1127 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio. 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Avalanche | Palio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
