2007 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Aveo 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 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo.
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 Chevrolet Aveo, 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 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Aveo | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Aveo | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 95 L |
