1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1973 Maserati 124

To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati 124 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati 124 (286 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati 124 should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 204 kg more than 1973 Maserati 124.

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. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati 124 has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati 124 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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