2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 426 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2009 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
Model | Tacoma | Colt |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 47 L |