1960 Abarth 2200 vs. 1989 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 2200. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 604 kg more than 1960 Abarth 2200. 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. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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