1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 14 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 170 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX. 1981 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Honda NSX 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 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | NSX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2540 mm |
