1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1993 BMW 856

To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1986 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1986 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 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Avanti Avanti. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 856 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 856 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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