2003 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mitsubishi Verada | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Verada | 530 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
