1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 32 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 13 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 286 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2012 Honda Civic, 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, 1980 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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