2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 7 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 772 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Avalanche | DBS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
