1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 BMW B7
To start off, both 1978 Avanti Avanti and 1978 BMW B7 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Avanti Avanti | 1978 BMW B7 | |
Make | Avanti | BMW |
Model | Avanti | B7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 6568 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 442 Nm | 627 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1500 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |