2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 108 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1442 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | Land Cruiser |
| 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 | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 96 L |
