1968 Avanti Avanti vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1968 Avanti Avanti and 1968 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 625 kg more than 1968 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. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1968 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1968 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Avanti Avanti | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Avanti | Cadillac |
| Model | Avanti | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3300 mm |
