1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1970 Buick GS

To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Buick GS. 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Avanti Avanti. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1970 Buick GS 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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