2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra 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 229 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 127 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Avalanche | Sierra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2620 mm |