2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ferrari 550 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Ferrari Mitsubishi
Model 550 Colt
Year Released 2000 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5474 cc 2834 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 478 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 588 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.9 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 21.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 95 L


 

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