1990 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1411 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 1990 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Mitsubishi Minica | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
Model | Minica | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 548 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 642 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3210 mm |