1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1961 Simca Plein Ceil

To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1961 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 600 kg more than 1961 Simca Plein Ceil. 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. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1961 Simca Plein Ceil has manual transmission. 1961 Simca Plein Ceil will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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