1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Avanti | Cadillac |
| Model | Avanti | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 3380 mm |
