1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 723 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | Colt |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 2835 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 1017 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Top Speed | 362 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
