1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 23 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 460 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1988 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | Civic |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
