1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1982 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 240 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Avanti Avanti. 1982 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 930 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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Avanti Avanti | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Avanti | Porsche |
Model | Avanti | 930 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |