2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, both vehicles can yield 454 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1946 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 119 L |