2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 82 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Colorado | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
