2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Avalanche | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2563 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
