1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Avanti Avanti 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 108 more horse power than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1988 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 542 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avanti | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
