1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 107 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
Make | Avanti | Plymouth |
Model | Avanti | GTX |
Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1597 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2950 mm |