1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 50 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Avanti Avanti. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Avanti | Porsche |
Model | Avanti | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |