2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2008 Renault Thalia 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 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (96 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 650 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Thalia, 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 (198 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia. 2008 Renault Thalia 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 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
Model | Colt | Thalia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 198 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 16.5 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 | 1650 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2473 mm |