1973 Avanti Avanti vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 171 kg more than 1973 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1973 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1973 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1973 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Avanti Avanti | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Avanti | Oldsmobile |
Model | Avanti | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3030 mm |