2012 Nissan 370Z vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1974 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 11 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan 370Z | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Nissan | Avanti |
| Model | 370Z | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 6569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4247 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
