2001 Daewoo Tacuma vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daewoo Tacuma 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 82 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will offer significantly more control. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Tacuma | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tacuma | Colt |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 2972 cc |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
