2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Punto 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
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, 2006 Fiat Punto (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Punto | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | Punto | Colt |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 47 L |