2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,835 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 85 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Colt | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 2687 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |
