2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 710 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2910 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 117 L |
