2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 1,997 cc, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 80 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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