2011 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Avalanche | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2885 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 | 86 L |
