2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Envoy 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) has 20 more horse power than 2005 GMC Envoy. (275 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1097 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Envoy. (373 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Avalanche | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 275 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |
