2007 Chrysler Aspen vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler Aspen would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler Aspen. (235 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler Aspen.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler Aspen. (407 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Aspen | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aspen | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4699 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
