1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1982 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1982 Avanti Avanti and 1982 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1982 GMC Jimmy. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1982 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 40 kg more than 1982 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 GMC Jimmy 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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 GMC Jimmy. (130 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 GMC Jimmy. 1982 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1982 GMC Jimmy has manual transmission. 1982 GMC Jimmy 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 | 1982 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Avanti | GMC |
Model | Avanti | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |