1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1976 BMW 630
To start off, 1983 Avanti Avanti is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 162 kg more than 1976 BMW 630. 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, 1983 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Avanti Avanti | 1976 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 630 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
