2001 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 499 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. (317 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi Verada | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Verada | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
