1972 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (95 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2008 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touring | Colt |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
