1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1984 BMW 318
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 704 kg more than 1984 BMW 318. 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 1984 BMW 318 | |
Make | Avanti | BMW |
Model | Avanti | 318 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2580 mm |