2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (477 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (641 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. (455 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Avalanche | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 477 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
