1968 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2013 Lotus Evora

To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 530 kg more than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Lotus Evora 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 2013 Lotus Evora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt.

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