1975 BMW 520 vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 BMW 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt.

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