1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 23 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, 2007 Lexus IS (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1984 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 2007 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Avanti | Lexus |
| Model | Avanti | IS |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
