1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1981 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1981 Avanti Avanti is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595. 1981 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1970 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1970 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1981 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Abarth | Avanti |
| Model | 595 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |
