2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |
