The Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 vs Beneteau Oceanis 321 1994 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 Oceanis 321 1994 measures 32,6 feet overall (1994), giving it roughly 10,5 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 Oceanis 321 1994 tips the scales at 9 700 lbs - 5 732 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 Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau Oceanis 321 1994 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Oceanis 321 1994 is rated for 9 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 Oceanis 321 1994 could be the deciding factor.

Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Beneteau Oceanis 321 1994 displaces 9 700 lbs - a 5 732-lb difference over the Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 at 3 968 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.

Both boats draw a similar depth - 3,4 ft and 4,3 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.

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