1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible

To start off, 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible is newer by 23 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, 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible (310 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. (410 Nm). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible has automatic transmission and 1978 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1978 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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