2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 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, 2004 Audi A4 (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. (126 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A4 2004 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Audi Mitsubishi
Model A4 Colt
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 1332 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 223 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 11.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 3880 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 47 L


 

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