2010 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 455 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Avalanche | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 78 L |
