2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2008 GMC Acadia 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (95 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1543 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 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2008 GMC Acadia 2008 Mitsubishi Colt
Make GMC Mitsubishi
Model Acadia Colt
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 1493 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 95 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2613 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 3820 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 4.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 47 L


 

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