1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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