1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1989 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 606 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1989 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Avanti |
Model | Alfetta | Avanti |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |