Spark vs Colt

Chevrolet · Mitsubishi

1/4 Mile winner

Colt

Beats the Spark by 0.13s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Colt beats the Spark comfortably, finishing 0.13 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Colt thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

98 hp

112 hp

0–100 km/h

10.7s

10.5s

Top speed

180 km/h

Engine

1.4L Inline-4 Gasoline

1.1L / 1.5L MIVEC

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

127 Nm

100 - 180 Nm

Price

$14,595

$17,500

Simulated race times

Distance

Spark

Colt

100 m

7.997s

7.930s

1/8 mile

11.833s

11.738s

1/4 mile

17.815s

17.684s

1 km

32.030s

31.841s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Spark is $14,595 vs $17,500 for the Colt — a $2,905 gap. Power: Colt makes 14 hp more (98 vs 112). 0–100 km/h: Colt is 0.20s quicker (10.7s vs 10.5s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Spark or the Colt?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Colt is faster, beating the Spark by 0.13 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Spark vs the Colt?

The Spark hits 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds, while the Colt does it in 10.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Spark produces 98 hp; the Colt produces 112 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Spark tops out at 180 km/h, and the Colt reaches 180 km/h.

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