2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2006 Pontiac SV 6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,127 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (325 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (606 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Avalanche | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8127 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 606 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 95 L |
