2005 BMW M3 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 27 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, 2005 BMW M3 (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Avanti Avanti. 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) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (337 Nm). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | BMW | Avanti |
| Model | M3 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
