2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Avalanche | Kensington |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |
