1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier. 1985 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Avanti | Nissan |
Model | Avanti | Frontier |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2501 cc |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3200 mm |