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 2,835 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 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. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
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 | 1339 cc | 2835 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 22.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |