1978 Buick Century vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 Buick Century.
Because 1978 Buick Century 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 1978 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2010 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Century | Colt |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3788 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
