2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 5 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Colt | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
