2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | Colt |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2835 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 22.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
