1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 2011 Holden Calais

To start off, 2011 Holden Calais is newer by 33 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, 2011 Holden Calais (278 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Calais 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Calais. 2011 Holden Calais 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. 2011 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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