2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2007 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2007 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. 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 130 more horse power than 2007 GMC Sierra. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Sierra.
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 (606 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Sierra. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2007 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Avalanche | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8127 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 606 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 129 L |
