1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 550 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Avanti Avanti | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | Touring |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
