1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 2007 BMW M6

To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 29 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, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 360 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, 2007 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Avanti Avanti.

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