1969 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1997 Opel Frontera

To start off, 1997 Opel Frontera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 729 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Opel Frontera (203 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt.

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