1976 BMW 630 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 197 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 630 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3310 mm |
