2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2007 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Colt and 2007 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Nissan Altima.
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 Nissan Altima, 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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2007 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Colt | Altima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
