1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB

To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1985 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 357 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.

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) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 1985 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Avanti Avanti 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
Make Avanti Ferrari
Model Avanti 328 GTB
Year Released 1985 1984
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5002 cc 1850 cc
Horse Power 187 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 260 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1263 kg
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 74 L


 

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