1996 BMW 545 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 18 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, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 545. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 545. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 545 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.

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