2007 BMW M vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica.
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, 2007 BMW M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M | 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | M | Minica |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2060 mm |