1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 2009 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2009 Holden Caprice is newer by 31 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, 2009 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 167 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 2009 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm). This means 2009 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Avanti Avanti. 2009 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1978 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1978 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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