1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 1030 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.
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, 2005 BMW 525 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1972 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 2005 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Minica | 525 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
