1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 740 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
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. 1982 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1954 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1954 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Avanti Avanti | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Avanti | Porsche |
Model | Avanti | 356 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2110 mm |