2010 Kia Forte vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2010 Kia Forte and 2010 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 206 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte.
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, 2010 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Forte | 2010 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Forte | Colt |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1294 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 47 L |