2007 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mitsubishi Magna (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2004 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 325 | Magna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
