2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 370 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.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Freelander | Colt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |