2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP) has 253 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 199 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Avalanche | 88 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2240 mm |
