1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 40 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 113 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 65 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Avanti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avanti | C |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
