1972 BMW Touring vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 290 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touring | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
