2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2006 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 155 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 376 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Avalanche | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 58 L |
