1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1992 BMW 520
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 132 kg more than 1992 BMW 520. 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 1992 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 520 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
