2008 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2008 Honda Fit 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 170 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Honda Fit (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. 2008 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 2008 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Fit | 2008 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Fit | Colt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 47 L |