2004 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (325 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante.
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2004 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
Model | Diamante | X6 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3490 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 600 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |