2009 BMW 328 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 328 | Colt |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2835 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |