1973 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,498 cc, 1973 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mitsubishi Colt (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 1971 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 Mitsubishi Colt (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.

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