1971 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat

To start off, 1971 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Diplomat weights approximately 780 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Opel Diplomat is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Opel Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt.

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