2006 BMW 645 vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. (238 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 645 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 2006 BMW 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante, 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 645 | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2730 mm |
