2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 34 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. (276 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 816 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Avalanche | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 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 | 2200 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |