2011 Toyota Yaris vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2011 Toyota Yaris 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. Both 2011 Toyota Yaris and 2010 Mitsubishi Colt are equipped with a 1,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 501 kg more than 2011 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Yaris | 2010 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Yaris | Colt |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1049 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1689 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 47 L |
