1973 Avanti Avanti vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 40 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 911 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Avanti Avanti. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Avanti Avanti | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Avanti | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Avanti | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3465 mm |
