2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1465 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Because 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will offer significantly more control. 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 (447 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2008 Toyota Corolla
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Avalanche Corolla
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 1398 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 0 HP
Torque 447 Nm 127 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 71.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2563 kg 1098 kg
Vehicle Length 5640 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.9 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 60 L


 

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