2011 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Pathfinder and 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Pathfinder | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | Pathfinder | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |