1979 BMW 728 vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Minica

To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.

Compare all specifications:

1979 BMW 728 1975 Mitsubishi Minica
Make BMW Mitsubishi
Model 728 Minica
Year Released 1979 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2788 cc 359 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 181 HP 27 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 29 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 510 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 3000 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2010 mm


 

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