2009 BMW 120 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 31 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | BMW | Avanti |
Model | 120 | Avanti |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |