2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 723 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ram | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2970 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 95 L |
