2008 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (95 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. 2005 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2008 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mitsubishi Colt | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Colt | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |