1986 Opel Omega vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (122 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 309 kg more than 1986 Opel Omega. 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, 1973 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega. 1973 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1986 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1986 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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