2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 101 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 330 | Colt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 15.1 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 | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |