1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z

To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 22 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1987 Avanti Avanti.

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 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z. 1987 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 370Z 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.

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