1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 235 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Avanti Avanti | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Avanti | Porsche |
| Model | Avanti | 944 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 6568 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
