1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,437 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 80 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
Model | Giulietta | Colt |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |