2001 Acura CL vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2001 Acura CL is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Acura CL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura CL weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
Because 1965 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 1965 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura CL, 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Acura | Avanti |
| Model | CL | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |
