1969 Avanti Avanti vs. 1971 Chevrolet Vega

To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 455 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1971 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1969 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1969 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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