2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 801 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1973 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Avanti |
| Model | Express | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2780 mm |
