2004 BMW 630 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2005 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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. 2004 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 BMW 630 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
Make BMW Mitsubishi
Model 630 Colt
Year Released 2004 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 2972 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1776 kg 1620 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 95 L


 

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