1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1987 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 80 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928.
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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Avanti Avanti. 1987 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Avanti Avanti | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Avanti | Porsche |
Model | Avanti | 928 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2510 mm |