2006 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Captiva 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 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Captiva | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Captiva | Colt |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2972 cc |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |