2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1965 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1965 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Avalanche | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
