1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, both 1980 Avanti Avanti and 1980 Buick Estate were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 440 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Avanti Avanti | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | Estate |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
