2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ 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 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 9 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Jaguar XJ (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2008 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jaguar XJ 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Jaguar Mitsubishi
Model XJ Colt
Year Released 2008 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2722 cc 2835 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 198 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.2:1 21.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 222 km/hour 135 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.5 seconds 20 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1659 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 95 L


 

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