2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1172 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Defender | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2430 mm |
