1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 2008 BMW 540
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 43 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Avanti Avanti | 2008 BMW 540 | |
Make | Avanti | BMW |
Model | Avanti | 540 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4398 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
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 | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |