2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (234 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Impala | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 5325 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
