1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 1502 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 1502 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1981 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, 1973 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1502 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2060 mm |
