2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (451 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 554 kg more than 2005 Porsche Cayenne.
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 Porsche Cayenne (624 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (597 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Avalanche | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8128 cc | 4507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 100 L |
