2005 Ford Excursion 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 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1954 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.

Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Excursion 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
Make Ford Chevrolet
Model Excursion Avalanche
Year Released 2005 2011
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 454 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.3:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 3215 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 117 L


 

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