1968 Dodge Polara vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 219 kg more than 2010 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Polara | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
Model | Polara | Avalanche |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |