2008 Lexus IS vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lexus IS | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Lexus | Mitsubishi |
Model | IS | Colt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 20 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |