1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1979 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Avanti Avanti | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Avanti | Lotus |
| Model | Avanti | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |
