2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Tiburon 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 67 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.

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 Hyundai Tiburon, 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 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Hyundai Tiburon 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Hyundai Mitsubishi
Model Tiburon Colt
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2656 cc 1997 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 105 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.7 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 220 km/hour 162 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.2 seconds 14 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1333 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1340 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 12.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 69 L


 

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