1967 Avanti Avanti vs. 1980 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 150 kg more than 1967 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. 1980 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1967 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1967 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Avanti Avanti | 1980 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
Model | Avanti | Impala |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2960 mm |