1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 2800 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
