2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2006 Dodge Charger 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1093 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 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger 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, 2006 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Charger 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Dodge Mitsubishi
Model Charger Colt
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 2834 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 529 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 21.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2343 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 95 L