1983 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1986 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 850 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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