1971 BMW Touring vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring 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 15 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 106 kg more than 1983 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1983 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touring | Colt |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
