2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 765 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Chevrolet Express (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Express 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Chevrolet Mitsubishi
Model Express Colt
Year Released 2009 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 2972 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2385 kg 1620 kg
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 95 L


 

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