2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Colt and 2007 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. 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, 2007 Opel Corsa, 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 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
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2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Colt | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1686 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 45 L |