2006 BMW 545 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 28 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, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti.
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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | BMW | Avanti |
| Model | 545 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6568 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
