2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. Both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 116 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will offer significantly more control. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalanche | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
