1975 Avanti Avanti vs. 1958 BMW 501
To start off, 1975 Avanti Avanti is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 175 kg more than 1958 BMW 501. 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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Avanti Avanti | 1958 BMW 501 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 501 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
