2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1989 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 17 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti.

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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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