1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 911 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1467 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 117 L |
