1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 BMW M6

To start off, 1987 Avanti Avanti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW M6 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 195 kg more than 1986 BMW M6.

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 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Avanti Avanti. 1987 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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