2011 Nissan Titan vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 2011 Nissan Titan 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 2011 Nissan Titan. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. 2011 Nissan Titan 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. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Nissan Titan 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Nissan Mitsubishi
Model Titan Colt
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5551 cc 1500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9:01
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5710 mm 3640 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1695 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 47 L


 

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