2004 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 8 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Colt |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |