2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 423 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 2012 Toyota Tacoma
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Avalanche Tacoma
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 3956 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 236 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1684 kg
Vehicle Length 5630 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 3250 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 15.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 79 L


 

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