1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 510 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Giulietta | Colt |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |
