1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Model F is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. 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, 1983 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Avanti Avanti | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Avanti | Model F |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2240 mm |
