1983 Fiat Panda vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Panda and 1983 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mitsubishi Colt (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 234 kg more than 1983 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1983 Mitsubishi Colt (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Fiat Panda | 1983 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | Panda | Colt |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2390 mm |