1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1987 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1987 Avanti Avanti is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1117 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1987 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Abarth | Avanti |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Avanti |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3400 mm |