1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 24 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 16 kg more than 1989 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti.
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1989 Avanti Avanti | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Avanti | Subaru |
Model | Avanti | Outback |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |