2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 495 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalanche | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
