2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 1974 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 170 kg more than 1974 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Avanti |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2780 mm |
