2001 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 575 kg more than 1971 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1971 Nissan President | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Avalanche | President |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
