2012 Nissan NV vs. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan NV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan NV would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 192 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan NV | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | NV | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6111 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2131 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3711 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 119 L |
