2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 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 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1002 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Avalanche | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1292 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
