2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Hummer H2
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2006 Hummer H2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hummer H2 (325 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1825 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hummer H2 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, 2006 Hummer H2 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 Hummer H2 (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hummer |
| Model | Avalanche | H2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 121 L |
