1990 BMW M3 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1976 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | M3 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |
