2004 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 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, 2004 BMW 545 (447 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 545 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 545 | Colt |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2970 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |