1957 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 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, 1957 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Flaminia | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Flaminia | Colt |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 69 L |
