1971 Lotus Elan 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 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 950 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Elan | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Elan | Colt |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2833 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 95 L |