2007 Citroen C1 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C1 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 145 kg more than 2007 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (145 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C1 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | C1 | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |
