2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 529 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Avalanche | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 411 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2729 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5603 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2192 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1994 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3386 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |