1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1975 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1975 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 503 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911. 1975 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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