2005 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 720 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Exige | Colt |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |