2008 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari 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, 2011 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt.
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2008 Mitsubishi Colt | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Tata |
Model | Colt | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |