2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 5 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, 2013 Infiniti G (324 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 521 kg more than 2013 Infiniti G.
Because 2013 Infiniti G is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti G. (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Avalanche | G |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
