1990 BMW 518 vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 BMW 518. 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518. 1974 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 518 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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