2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2000 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 710 kg more than 2000 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Toyota Echo, 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 Mitsubishi Colt (198 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2000 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | Echo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2380 mm |
