1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1989 Volvo 740

To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Avanti Avanti 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 1989 Volvo 740. (116 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 440 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 740 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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