1975 BMW 315 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 1,997 cc, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mitsubishi Colt (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 315 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1997 cc |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2960 mm |
