1973 Avanti Avanti vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 19 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 54 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Avanti Avanti | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Avanti | Porsche |
| Model | Avanti | 928 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
