1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Avanti Avanti would be higher. 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 44 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 290 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. 1980 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Avanti Avanti | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Avanti | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Avanti | 90 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
