2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. 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 60 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Avalanche | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 132 L |
