1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 96 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Avanti Avanti. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Avanti Chevrolet
Model Avanti Camaro
Year Released 1984 1997
Engine Size 5002 cc 5665 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 202 HP 0 HP
Torque 325 Nm 468 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1524 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2690 mm


 

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