1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 160 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Avanti | Holden |
| Model | Avanti | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
