1983 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, both 1983 Mitsubishi Colt and 1983 Renault 5 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 Renault 5 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 54 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
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 Renault 5 (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mitsubishi Colt | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
Model | Colt | 5 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |