1976 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 544 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
