1989 BMW 750 vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 750 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
