2007 Acura TSX vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2007 Acura TSX and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 2007 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 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura TSX, 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, 2007 Acura TSX (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura TSX 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Acura Mitsubishi
Model TSX Colt
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2398 cc 2835 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 222 Nm 198 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 69 L


 

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