2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 87 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Avalanche | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 83 L |
