1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 2002 BMW 320
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 24 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 35 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 280 kg more than 2002 BMW 320. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Avanti Avanti | 2002 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 320 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 6568 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
