2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 170 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Avalanche | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
