1993 BMW 316 vs. 1976 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 390 kg more than 1993 BMW 316. 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316. 1976 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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