1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1996 BMW M3

To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1983 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1983 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 32 kg more than 1996 BMW M3.

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) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (305 Nm). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3. 1983 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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