2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,834 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Colt |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2834 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |
