2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 614 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Avalanche | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
