2005 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2005 Scion xA
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Colt and 2005 Scion xA were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Scion xA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Scion xA (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Scion xA should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Scion xA weights approximately 70 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 Scion xA (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Scion xA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | 2005 Scion xA | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Scion |
| Model | Colt | xA |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1122 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
