2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Mazda 3 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 147 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1244 kg more than 2005 Mazda 3. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 3. (183 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Avalanche | 3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5325 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 183 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |