2005 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | NSX | Colt |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2970 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |