2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 208 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Colt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2970 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 179 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 95 L |