1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1977 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Avanti Avanti. 1977 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1977 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | BMW | Avanti |
Model | 5.8 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 442 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |