2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro 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 165 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 437 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalanche | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
