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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

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 1124 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 54 HP 291 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 406 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 3640 mm 4496 mm
Vehicle Width 1695 mm 1811 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1481 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2649 mm
Fuel Consumption 4.6 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 55 L


 

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