1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2004 BMW 730
To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 23 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, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 2004 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 730 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3000 mm |
