1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1987 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1987 Avanti Avanti (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Avanti Avanti | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Avanti | BMW |
Model | Avanti | 520 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |