2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.

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 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 325 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
Make BMW Mitsubishi
Model 325 Colt
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 2835 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 198 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.8 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 21.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 245 km/hour 135 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7 seconds 20 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 95 L


 

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