1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 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 144 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 95 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
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) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (252 Nm). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Avanti Avanti | 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
Model | Avanti | Camaro |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 252 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |