2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2007 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Colt and 2007 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Signum (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Opel Signum.
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 Signum, 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 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Signum. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2007 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Colt | Signum |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2833 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 22.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
