2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will offer significantly more control. 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 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Avalanche | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
