1966 Avanti Avanti vs. 1955 Pontiac Star Chief
To start off, 1966 Avanti Avanti is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Pontiac Star Chief. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Pontiac Star Chief would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1955 Pontiac Star Chief. (173 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1955 Pontiac Star Chief. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Pontiac Star Chief weights approximately 196 kg more than 1966 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.
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1966 Avanti Avanti | 1955 Pontiac Star Chief | |
Make | Avanti | Pontiac |
Model | Avanti | Star Chief |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3110 mm |