2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Caterham | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 7 | Colt |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2970 mm |
