2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 8 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 304 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (498 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Avalanche | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 2771 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 93 L |
