1977 Avanti Avanti vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1977 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1977 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 1977 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1977 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Avanti Avanti | 2009 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 135 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
