2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 8,127 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (325 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1164 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (606 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2003 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Avalanche | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8127 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 606 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
