2005 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2005 BMW 740 and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (276 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 740 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 2005 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (373 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 740 | Lancer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 53 L |