2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Marcos TSO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Marcos TSO would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (400 HP) has 277 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.

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 Marcos TSO (534 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Marcos TSO 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Marcos Mitsubishi
Model TSO Colt
Year Released 2005 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 2834 cc
Horse Power 400 HP 123 HP
Torque 534 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 100 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4030 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2970 mm


 

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