1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 1993 BMW 520
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 52 kg more than 1993 BMW 520. 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 1993 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 520 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
