1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1996 BMW 745
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1989 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1996 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 745 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2940 mm |
