2005 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2005 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Colt and 2005 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celica (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celica weights approximately 155 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 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (145 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
