1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 31 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1980 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1980 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 255 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Avanti Avanti | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Avanti | Kia |
Model | Avanti | Borrego |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |