1972 BMW 3 vs. 1966 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 844 kg more than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. 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, 1972 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1966 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 3 | 500 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2070 mm |