1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1955 Chrysler 300
To start off, 1987 Avanti Avanti is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chrysler 300 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1987 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1987 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1955 Chrysler 300 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Avanti Avanti | 1955 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Avanti | Chrysler |
| Model | Avanti | 300 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
