1971 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady

To start off, 1971 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 85 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 1970 Nissan Fairlady 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 1970 Nissan Fairlady. 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, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt.

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