2005 BMW 530 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 530 | Minica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |
