2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 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. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 459 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Avalanche | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5611 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2192 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1991 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3378 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |