1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1984 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1984 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 33 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
