1982 BMW 328 vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair

To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair.

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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair.

Compare all specifications:

1982 BMW 328 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair
Make BMW Mitsubishi
Model 328 Debonair
Year Released 1982 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2793 cc 2555 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 111 HP
Torque 210 Nm 206 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1506 kg 1390 kg
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2700 mm