2008 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Colt and 2008 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 144 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, 2008 Seat Cordoba (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (145 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Colt | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | Colt | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
