1996 Honda Today vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,972 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Today | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Today | Colt |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2972 cc |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |