2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (160 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Corsa | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Opel | Mitsubishi |
Model | Corsa | Colt |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |