1979 BMW 633 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1978 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:
1979 BMW 633 | 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 633 | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |