1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1979 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Pickup would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 1979 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. (407 Nm). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 1979 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Chevrolet | Avanti |
Model | Pickup | Avanti |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 443 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |