1996 BMW 725 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 725. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 725. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 725 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 725 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 725 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | BMW | Avanti |
Model | 725 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 6568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2780 mm |