1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1985 Holden Camira

To start off, 1985 Holden Camira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Avanti Avanti 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 119 more horse power than 1985 Holden Camira. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 605 kg more than 1985 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Holden Camira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Camira. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Camira. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Camira has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Camira 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.

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