1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1994 Caterham Seven

To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 6 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 (187 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. 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) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven 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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