2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 280 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. 2009 Porsche Cayman 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. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Colt | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 22.3 seconds | 6.1 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
