2011 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2011 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lancer | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4496 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
