1987 BMW 750 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 BMW 750 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
Make BMW Mitsubishi
Model 750 Colt
Year Released 1987 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4986 cc 2970 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 91.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 76 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 242 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.4 seconds 12.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 120 L 95 L


 

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