1976 Daihatsu Delta vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 2,834 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Delta. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 175 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Delta | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Delta | Colt |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2834 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2970 mm |
