1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1987 Avanti Avanti is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Avanti Avanti | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Avanti | Holden |
| Model | Avanti | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
