1973 Avanti Avanti vs. 1967 Porsche 906

To start off, 1973 Avanti Avanti is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 882 kg more than 1967 Porsche 906. 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. 1973 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1967 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1967 Porsche 906 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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