1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1976 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 2011 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1976 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
Model | Minica | 550 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |