1971 BMW Touring vs. 1968 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1968 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touring | Colt |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1498 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
