1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 BMW M1.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Avanti Avanti | 1979 BMW M1 | |
Make | Avanti | BMW |
Model | Avanti | M1 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 116 L |