1995 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Diamante | X6 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2934 mm |
