2000 BMW M3 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2000 BMW M3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW M3 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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, 2000 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW M3 | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | M3 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
