1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Because 1978 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Avanti |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2780 mm |
