1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP) has 201 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 482 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Avanti Avanti | 1967 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Avanti | Volkswagen |
Model | Avanti | 1600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |