1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 26 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1980 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 222 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 1980 Avanti Avanti 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 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Avanti Avanti. 1980 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 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.
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1980 Avanti Avanti | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Avanti | Volkswagen |
Model | Avanti | Touareg |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |