2008 BMW 540 vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante

To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante.

Because 2008 BMW 540 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 540. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 540 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante
Make BMW Mitsubishi
Model 540 Diamante
Year Released 2008 2001
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 2972 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 238 HP
Torque 440 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2730 mm


 

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