1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 31 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 65 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.
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 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Avanti Avanti. 1981 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2012 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2012 Ferrari 599 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 | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Avanti | Ferrari |
| Model | Avanti | 599 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2751 mm |
