1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 20 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Avanti | 120 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2670 mm |
