1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1958 BMW 501
To start off, 1965 Avanti Avanti is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 55 kg more than 1958 BMW 501. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1958 BMW 501 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 501 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
