1950 Austin A135 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | A135 | Colt |
Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2834 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |