2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Ram and 2008 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 735 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2008 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ram | Colt |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4699 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 47 L |
