2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Renault Laguna 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 134 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1042 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Laguna 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.
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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Avalanche | Laguna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5325 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 270 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |