2004 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2004 Renault Megane

To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Colt and 2004 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Colt (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 101 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt.

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 Renault Megane (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Mitsubishi Colt 2004 Renault Megane
Make Mitsubishi Renault
Model Colt Megane
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1322 cc 1397 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.6 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 70 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 985 kg 1086 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 70 L


 

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