1984 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 1984 Daihatsu Taft 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 1,437 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 1984 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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 Mitsubishi Colt (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Taft.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Daihatsu Taft 1984 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Daihatsu Mitsubishi
Model Taft Colt
Year Released 1984 1984
Engine Size 956 cc 1437 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 44 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 920 kg
Vehicle Length 3370 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2030 mm 2390 mm


 

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