1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2007 BMW 335
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 26 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, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 2007 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 335 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| 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 | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2770 mm |
