1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 is newer by 11 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. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1982 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Porsche 993.
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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 993. 1982 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 993 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 | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Avanti | Porsche |
| Model | Avanti | 993 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2280 mm |
