1990 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1990 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Lancer | M6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2851 mm |
