1997 BMW S3 vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1997 BMW S3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW S3 weights approximately 313 kg more than 1982 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.
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1997 BMW S3 | 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | S3 | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 258 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |