1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 46 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 86 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 65 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 120 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
