1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 83 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Avanti Avanti. 1981 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Avanti Avanti 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Avanti Chevrolet
Model Avanti Corvette
Year Released 1981 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 5735 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 154 HP 201 HP
Torque 366 Nm 386 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1457 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2500 mm


 

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