1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 631 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 1979 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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