2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1974 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 651 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Avanti |
| Model | Express | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 6569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2780 mm |
