1975 Avanti Avanti vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 470 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. (186 Nm). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1975 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1975 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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