2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Colt and 2006 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 475 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 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 Nissan 350Z (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Colt | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 3491 cc |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 76 L |
