2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 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 1,338 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Jazz weights approximately 38 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (125 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Jazz | Colt |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1338 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 47 L |
