1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, both 1985 Avanti Avanti and 1985 Pontiac Fiero were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 47 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 354 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. 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) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Avanti Avanti | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Avanti | Pontiac |
| Model | Avanti | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2380 mm |
