2001 Honda Life 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 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,835 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 385 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life 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 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Honda Life 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Honda Mitsubishi
Model Life Colt
Year Released 2001 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 2835 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 58 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 1175 kg
Vehicle Length 3410 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2970 mm


 

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