2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2006 Toyota Camry 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 175 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1629 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 (606 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8127 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 606 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |
