1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 28 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1984 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 118 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage.
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, 2012 Kia Sportage, 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Avanti | Kia |
Model | Avanti | Sportage |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |