1977 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt.

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