1993 BMW M3 vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1993 BMW M3 and 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | M3 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
