2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 69 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
