The Beneteau Evasion 36 1990 vs Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 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 2012 measures 39,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Evasion 36 1990 at 35,5 feet (1990). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 tips the scales at 16 464 lbs — 4 339 lbs less than the Beneteau Evasion 36 1990 at 12 125 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 43 hp, the Beneteau Evasion 36 1990 has a 41-hp advantage over the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 carries 172 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Beneteau Evasion 36 1990. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Beneteau Evasion 36 1990 caps at 10. 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.

The Beneteau Evasion 36 1990 has a documented displacement of 12 125 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.

The Beneteau Evasion 36 1990 uses Sloop rigging. The Beneteau Evasion 36 1990 has a documented auxiliary engine of 43 hp.

For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Beneteau Evasion 36 1990 carries 119 gallons versus 53 gallons on the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.