2008 BMW 540 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 155 kg more 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | BMW | Avanti |
Model | 540 | Avanti |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6568 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |