1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 25 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, 1987 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 159 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer significantly more control. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Avanti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avanti | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2604 mm |
