2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 23 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. (287 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 899 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Avalanche | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5299 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |