1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1983 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Avanti Avanti. 1983 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1978 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1978 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Avanti Avanti 1978 Avanti Avanti
Make Avanti Avanti
Model Avanti Avanti
Year Released 1983 1978
Engine Size 5002 cc 6568 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 187 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 442 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2780 mm


 

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