1971 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1982 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1982 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 426 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 1982 Pontiac Firebird 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 1982 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt.

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