1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1980 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1980 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 185 kg more than 1980 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Avanti Avanti. 1980 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Avanti Avanti | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
Make | Avanti | BMW |
Model | Avanti | Dinan |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 403 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |