1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1973 Volvo 145
To start off, 1987 Avanti Avanti is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 330 kg more than 1973 Volvo 145. 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, 1987 Avanti Avanti (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Avanti Avanti | 1973 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Avanti | Volvo |
| Model | Avanti | 145 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
