1999 BMW 540 vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1999 BMW 540 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 540 weights approximately 1206 kg more than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 BMW 540 (439 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 540 | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 540 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2060 mm |
