1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1988 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 325 kg more than 1986 Venturi Cabriolet.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Venturi Cabriolet. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1986 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 1986 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Avanti | Venturi |
| Model | Avanti | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
