2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic 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 2,834 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic, 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) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Colt |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2834 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |