1972 BMW 520 vs. 1976 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1976 Avanti Avanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520. 1976 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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