1970 Avanti Avanti vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 66 kg more than 1989 Nissan Vanette. 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. 1970 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Avanti Avanti | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Avanti | Nissan |
Model | Avanti | Vanette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2080 mm |