2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Colt and 2007 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (148 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 475 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Opel Zafira (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (145 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Colt | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |
