1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1995 BMW 525
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 9 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1986 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 BMW 525.
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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 525 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1995 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 525 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1550 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 |
