2005 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
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 Jaguar XJ (525 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2005 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XJ | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
Model | XJ | Colt |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2833 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 95 L |