1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 29 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1982 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 788 kg more than 1982 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Avanti Avanti | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Avanti | Dodge |
| Model | Avanti | Durango |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3043 mm |
