2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (211 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 218 kg more than 2012 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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Liberty | Colt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 47 L |
