1978 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 586 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Colt 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 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Colt |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 69 L |
