1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1979 Ferrari 308

To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1988 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 335 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308.

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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 308 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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