2005 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2005 Renault Avantime
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Colt and 2005 Renault Avantime were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Avantime (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Avantime weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Renault Avantime (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (213 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Colt | 2005 Renault Avantime | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
Model | Colt | Avantime |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 83 L |