2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Opel Omega
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Omega 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 117 more horse power than 2005 Opel Omega. (178 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Omega weights approximately 607 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Omega. (240 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Opel Omega | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Avalanche | Omega |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 79.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |