1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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