1973 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt.

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