1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1993 BMW M5
To start off, 1993 BMW M5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M5 (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1985 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1993 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Avanti Avanti | 1993 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | M5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
