1994 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 161 kg more than 1994 BMW M3.
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, 1994 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M3 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | M3 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |
