2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 216 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Avalanche | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |