2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 994 kg more than 1967 AC Cobra.
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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1967 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1967 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | AC |
| Model | Avalanche | Cobra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
