2004 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Colt and 2004 Alfa Romeo GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo GT (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 400 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.
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 Alfa Romeo GT (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Colt | 2004 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Colt | GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |
