2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,997 cc, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2008 Honda Civic 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
Model | Colt | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 50 L |