2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 740 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 179 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 740. (116 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 740 weights approximately 182 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 740 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Avalanche | 740 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2780 mm |
