2010 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4

To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 998 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2010 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Mitsubishi Colt 2012 Land Rover LR4
Make Mitsubishi Land Rover
Model Colt LR4
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1500 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 210 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.6 seconds 7.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 2548 kg
Vehicle Length 3640 mm 4829 mm
Vehicle Width 1695 mm 1915 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1882 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2885 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.5 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 86 L


 

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