1990 BMW M3 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 10 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 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 635 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | M3 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2060 mm |
