1987 BMW 750 vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 822 kg more than 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 750 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
