1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 32 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 305 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 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2797 mm |
