1979 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 789 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Electra 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 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1987 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Electra | Colt |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2390 mm |
