1972 Porsche 914 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (108 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 640 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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