1977 BMW 520 vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 520 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
