2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 318 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Avalanche | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
