2001 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, both 2001 Mitsubishi Verada and 2001 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 2001 BMW 325 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 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Verada, 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 Mitsubishi Verada (317 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mitsubishi Verada | 2001 BMW 325 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
Model | Verada | 325 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |