2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Colt and 2007 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 290 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 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 79 L |
