1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant GTC would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 330 kg more than 1980 Reliant GTC. 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant GTC. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant GTC. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1980 Reliant GTC has manual transmission. 1980 Reliant GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Avanti Avanti | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
Make | Avanti | Reliant |
Model | Avanti | GTC |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |