2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 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 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 918 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalanche | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
