1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 564 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. 1985 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen K 70 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen K 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Avanti Avanti | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | Avanti | Volkswagen |
Model | Avanti | K 70 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 52 L |