2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Chrysler Aspen
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Chrysler Aspen were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,299 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Aspen. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Aspen weights approximately 698 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Aspen. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Chrysler Aspen | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Avalanche | Aspen |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5299 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1959 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 102 L |