1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1980 Buick Skyhawk
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Skyhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Skyhawk would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 285 kg more than 1980 Buick Skyhawk.
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.
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1984 Avanti Avanti | 1980 Buick Skyhawk | |
Make | Avanti | Buick |
Model | Avanti | Skyhawk |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2480 mm |