2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2009 Cadillac XLR is newer by 2 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2009 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2009 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac XLR | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
Model | XLR | Colt |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2833 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |