1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320

To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1986 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 50 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320.

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 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 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.

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