1961 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 560 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | Princess | Colt |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2970 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 95 L |