1974 BMW Touring vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 514 kg more than 1973 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, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | Touring | Minica |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |