2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Roadster would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Roadster (224 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Roadster should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morgan |
| Model | Colt | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2967 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2500 mm |
