2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 830 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Colt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 1124 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 141 L | 47 L |
