2005 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 32 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, 1973 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 1973 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 318 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.

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