1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1997 Volvo V90
To start off, 1997 Volvo V90 is newer by 32 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 76 more horse power than 1997 Volvo V90. (178 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V90 weights approximately 155 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1997 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Avanti | Volvo |
| Model | Avanti | V90 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
