2000 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 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 X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Verada | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Verada | X3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
