2003 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 23 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 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 615 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.
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2003 BMW 520 | 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 520 | Sapporo |
Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |