1998 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 20 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 74 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 182 kg more than 1998 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 316 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | BMW | Avanti |
| Model | 316 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
