1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen Sedan would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 810 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. (97 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1967 Volkswagen Sedan has manual transmission. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan 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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1988 Avanti Avanti | 1967 Volkswagen Sedan | |
Make | Avanti | Volkswagen |
Model | Avanti | Sedan |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |