2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Subaru Impreza 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 (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 49 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Avalanche | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |