1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 149 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Chevelle | Colt |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
