1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1977 Honda Accord

To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord 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 (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 810 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1988 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.

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