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 (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 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 1332 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 70 HP 237 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 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 Weight 1500 kg 1570 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 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 55 L


 

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