2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Colt and 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 485 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Colt | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2686 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 22.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
