1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 204 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Avanti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Avanti | SLK |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2431 mm |