2002 BMW 332 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 332 | Colt |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2834 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
