2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 769 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |
