2012 Mitsubishi RVR vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi RVR and 2012 Mitsubishi Colt 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 RVR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi RVR (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi RVR should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 125 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR.

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 RVR (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi RVR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mitsubishi RVR 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Mitsubishi Mitsubishi
Model RVR Colt
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 1332 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 196 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4000 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 Weight 1375 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4295 mm 3640 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1695 mm
Vehicle Height 1631 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.6 L/100km 5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 47 L


 

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