2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 140 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Avanti Avanti. 1974 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Avanti |
| Model | Corvette | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 7000 cc | 6569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2780 mm |
