1984 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 612 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Electra | Avalanche |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 455 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |