1982 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1982 Porsche 944

To start off, both 1982 Mitsubishi Colt and 1982 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Porsche 944 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 1982 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt.

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