2007 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 130 | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2835 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |
