2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2006 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 35 more horse power than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (260 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 766 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1844 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 87 L |
