1980 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2009 BMW 330

To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1980 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. 2009 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1980 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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