1974 BMW Touring vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring 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 18 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touring | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
