2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1661 kg more than 2009 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Avalanche | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 167 L |
