2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 3 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 109 kg more than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (495 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Avalanche | Mark LT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 2358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 114 L |
