1990 BMW M3 vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW M3 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 1 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 370 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | M3 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
