2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Avalanche | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 404 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |