2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2010 Infiniti FX

To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster 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 Infiniti FX (501 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 2010 Infiniti FX
Make Chevrolet Infiniti
Model Avalanche FX
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Pickup Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 5019 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 461 Nm 501 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5630 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 90 L


 

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