2005 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Colt and 2005 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (95 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. 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 Mitsubishi Colt (125 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Colt | Clio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
