1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 25 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1986 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 350 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, 2011 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 740 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3071 mm |
