1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avanti | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 3100 mm |
