1999 Porsche 911 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 260 kg more than 1999 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 911. (350 Nm). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 911. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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