2001 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 370 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2001 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2009 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Colt |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |