1954 Austin A 70 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,835 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 70 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2835 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 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 | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 95 L |
