2008 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Colt and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (95 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Colt | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Colt | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
