2004 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2004 Vauxhall Tigra

To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Colt and 2004 Vauxhall Tigra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Colt (94 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Tigra weights approximately 85 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 Mitsubishi Colt (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Mitsubishi Colt 2004 Vauxhall Tigra
Make Mitsubishi Vauxhall
Model Colt Tigra
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Hatchback Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1499 cc 1363 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1065 kg 1150 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 3930 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1370 mm


 

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