1984 BMW 725 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,972 cc, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 725.
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, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 725 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2972 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2970 mm |
