1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2010 Acura TL
To start off, 2010 Acura TL is newer by 29 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, 2010 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 257 kg more than 1981 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 2010 Acura TL | |
| Make | Avanti | Acura |
| Model | Avanti | TL |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4966 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2776 mm |
