1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 Porsche 928

To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 154 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928.

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, 1986 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1986 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1986 Porsche 928 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 1986 Porsche 928
Make Avanti Porsche
Model Avanti 928
Year Released 1989 1986
Engine Size 5002 cc 4957 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 202 HP 321 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 430 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1704 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 3400 mm 2510 mm