1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 823 kg more than 2007 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
Model | Fleetwood | Colt |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1997 cc |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2960 mm |