2011 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1158 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Colt |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |