2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2009 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Avalanche | Armada |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |