2006 Holden Commodore vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 2006 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore. 1974 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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