1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC 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, 2012 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1982 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 208 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.
Because 2012 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Avanti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avanti | CC |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2708 mm |
