2008 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,970 cc, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 320 | Colt |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2970 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
