1990 BMW 320 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 344 kg more than 1990 BMW 320. 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 320. (224 Nm). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 320. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 320 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | BMW | Avanti |
Model | 320 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 6568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 442 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |