2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 11 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Colt |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
