1973 Avanti Avanti vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 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. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1973 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC60. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Avanti Avanti | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Avanti | Volvo |
| Model | Avanti | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2774 mm |
