1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1999 Renault Avantime

To start off, 1999 Renault Avantime is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. Both 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 and 1999 Renault Avantime are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Renault Avantime. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Avantime weights approximately 475 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.

Because 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Renault Avantime, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Renault Avantime (255 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1999 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Avantime has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Avantime will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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