2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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 6 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson will offer significantly more control. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. 2005 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
Model | Tucson | Colt |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2972 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |