2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Avalanche | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 6300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |