2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,997 cc, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Colt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |
