2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 28 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
