1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1996 BMW 520
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 12 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 (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 124 kg more than 1996 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 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 1996 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 520 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1496 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
