1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 BMW 328

To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1988 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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