2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (306 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1974 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Avalanche | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 3240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 167 L |
