1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 29 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 1 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 521 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 1983 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avanti | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
