1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 141 kg more than 1973 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1973 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 1973 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1973 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | BMW | Avanti |
Model | Dinan | Avanti |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 442 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1584 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 |