1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 30 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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 153 kg more than 1982 Avanti Avanti.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier. 1982 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Avanti | Nissan |
| Model | Avanti | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3200 mm |
