2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Crew 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 166 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Crew weights approximately 162 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Crew. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Crew 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 | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Avalanche | Crew |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |
