1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
Model | 62 | Colt |
Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2972 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 255 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 95 L |