1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1980 Lancia Trevi

To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Trevi 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 86 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Trevi. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Trevi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 535 kg more than 1980 Lancia Trevi. 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, 1980 Lancia Trevi, 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Trevi. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Trevi. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1980 Lancia Trevi has manual transmission. 1980 Lancia Trevi 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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