1990 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 BMW 730.
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, 1990 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 730 | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 730 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2972 cc |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
