2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1997 Lexus GS
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lexus GS 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 90 more horse power than 1997 Lexus GS. (205 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1997 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus GS weights approximately 644 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1997 Lexus GS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Avalanche | GS |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2810 mm |