1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,970 cc, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 890 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 110 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2970 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 95 L |
