1997 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 BMW M3.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 BMW M3 (236 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. (162 Nm). This means 1997 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1997 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 BMW M3 | 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | M3 | Debonair |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 162 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |