2012 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 469 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 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Frontier | Colt |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1919 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |
