The Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 vs Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2011 measures 39,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 17,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 at 22,1 feet (1980). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2011 tips the scales at 16 464 lbs — 12 496 lbs less than the Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 at 3 968 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 25 hp, the Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 has a 23-hp advantage over the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2011's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2011 could be the deciding factor.

The Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 has a documented displacement of 3 968 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.

The Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 uses Sloop rigging. The Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 has a documented auxiliary engine of 25 hp.

For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2011 carries 53 gallons versus 13 gallons on the Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.