1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Avanti Avanti would be higher. Both 1982 Avanti Avanti and 1985 Chevrolet Corvette are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 52 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Avanti Avanti | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
Model | Avanti | Corvette |
Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |