1969 Avanti Avanti vs. 1997 BMW 850

To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1969 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1969 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. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1969 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1969 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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