2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Colt and 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 610 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.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Mitsubishi Colt 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Mitsubishi Subaru
Model Colt Legacy
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1994 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 105 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 158 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 162 km/hour 237 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14 seconds 7.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 2010 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.2 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 64 L