1980 Chrysler Avenger vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler Avenger | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Avenger | 911 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2451 mm |
