1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 Ferrari 208

To start off, both 1986 Avanti Avanti and 1986 Ferrari 208 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1986 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 335 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.

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 Avanti Avanti (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Avanti Avanti 1986 Ferrari 208
Make Avanti Ferrari
Model Avanti 208
Year Released 1986 1986
Engine Size 5001 cc 1990 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 212 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1130 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2350 mm


 

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