2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Colt and 2006 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,835 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 22.6 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
