1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 911 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
