1996 BMW 840 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo has manual transmission. 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 BMW 840 | 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 840 | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |