1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, both 1986 Avanti Avanti and 1986 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 262 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Avanti Avanti.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Avanti Avanti 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Avanti Chevrolet
Model Avanti Corvette
Year Released 1986 1986
Engine Size 5002 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 203 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 447 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1438 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 3400 mm 2450 mm


 

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