1965 TVR Trident vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 410 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 TVR Trident. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 TVR Trident.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 TVR Trident | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | TVR | Avanti |
| Model | Trident | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
