1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 22 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1988 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 782 kg more than 1988 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avanti | Express |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
