2011 Lexus IS vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 33 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, 2011 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus IS | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Lexus | Avanti |
| Model | IS | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2780 mm |
