2010 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (256 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 416 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 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt.

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2010 Mitsubishi Colt 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Mitsubishi Nissan
Model Colt Pathfinder
Year Released 2010 2013
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1500 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.5 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1966 kg
Vehicle Length 3640 mm 5009 mm
Vehicle Width 1695 mm 1961 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1768 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.5 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.5 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 74 L