2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 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 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (272 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 846 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (364 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Avalanche | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
