2005 BMW 325 vs. 1975 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1975 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 1975 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | BMW | Avanti |
Model | 325 | Avanti |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |