2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (231 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Avalanche | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 6310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4150 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 135 L |
