2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Colt and 2006 Smart ForTwo 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 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 2006 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Smart |
| Model | Colt | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 698 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 22.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 33 L |
