1984 Fiat Panda vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1984 Fiat Panda 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 23 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 159 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Panda | 1984 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Panda | Colt |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 965 cc | 1437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2390 mm |
