2012 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Colt and 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 225 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (198 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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2012 Mitsubishi Colt | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
Model | Colt | Lancer |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4572 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |