1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1998 BMW 845
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 33 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, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1965 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 845. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 845.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Avanti Avanti | 1998 BMW 845 | |
Make | Avanti | BMW |
Model | Avanti | 845 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |