2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Nissan Almera 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1699 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Almera. 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (597 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Avalanche Almera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8128 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 597 Nm 138 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2984 kg 1285 kg
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 140 L 60 L