2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Exige 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 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 775 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mitsubishi Colt (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Exige | Colt |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 20 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |