2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 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. Both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado are equipped with a 5,326 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 813 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalanche | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2563 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 6330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
