1972 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1992 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 20 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 390 kg more than 1992 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, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1992 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touring | Minica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
