2005 Avanti Studebaker vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Avanti Studebaker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Avanti Studebaker would be higher. At 6,751 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Avanti Studebaker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Avanti Studebaker. (307 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Avanti Studebaker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Avanti Studebaker weights approximately 765 kg more than 2012 BMW 740.
Because 2005 Avanti Studebaker is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Avanti Studebaker will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Avanti Studebaker. (425 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Avanti Studebaker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Avanti Studebaker | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Studebaker | 740 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6751 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2775 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 3210 mm |
