1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 25 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, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Avanti Avanti | 2008 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 120 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
