1976 Avanti Avanti vs. 1995 BMW S3
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1976 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Avanti Avanti | 1995 BMW S3 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | S3 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2770 mm |
