1971 Fiat 128 vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 128 and 1971 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc, 1971 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mitsubishi Colt (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 128. (66 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Mitsubishi Colt (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 128. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 128 | 1971 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 128 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1498 cc |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2360 mm |
