2012 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 419 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Avalanche | Vantage |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 24.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |