1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 581 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 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Avanti | Nissan |
| Model | Avanti | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2850 mm |
