1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 25 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 380 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1990 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 316 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
