1996 Porsche 911 vs. 1977 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1977 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 430 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.

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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Avanti Avanti. 1977 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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