2007 Jeep Compass vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Compass 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 2,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Compass (180 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 Jeep Compass.
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 Jeep Compass, 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 Jeep Compass (488 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Compass | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Compass | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 22.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 95 L |
