1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1989 Avanti Avanti 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Make Avanti Chevrolet
Model Avanti Chevelle
Year Released 1989 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5002 cc 7441 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 187 HP 0 HP
Torque 325 Nm 678 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2950 mm