2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rendezvous and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 683 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. 2006 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Rendezvous | Colt |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2835 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |