1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1992 BMW 520

To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 92 kg more than 1992 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.

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