2001 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, both 2001 BMW 530 and 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 530 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. (238 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 530 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 BMW 530 (411 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 530 | 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 530 | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
