1998 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 BMW 330.
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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 330 | Colt |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2970 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |