2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 GMC Canyon 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) has 100 more horse power than 2005 GMC Canyon. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2005 GMC Canyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (597 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Avalanche | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8128 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |
