2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2006 Rover 75

To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Colt and 2006 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.

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 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mitsubishi Colt 2006 Rover 75
Make Mitsubishi Rover
Model Colt 75
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1499 cc 1951 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.6 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.8 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 8 seconds 11 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 65 L


 

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