1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 590 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | Touring |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
