1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 43 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 33 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 226 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Avanti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avanti | C |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| 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 | 1686 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 |
