2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 163 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 969 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Avalanche (597 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8128 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 87 L |
