2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,834 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 460 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life 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, 1998 Honda Life 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 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life 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. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Colt | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 656 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2370 mm |
