2005 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,178 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2011 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A8 | Colt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
