2005 Honda Element vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2005 Honda Element and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Element weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Element | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Element | Colt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2972 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
