2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Smart ForFour (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2009 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Smart | Mitsubishi |
| Model | ForFour | Colt |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 47 L |
