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 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 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.
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 Lancer (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 96 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 | Hatchback |
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 | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1516 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |