1984 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 105 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, both vehicles can yield 102 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1984 Mitsubishi Colt | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Colt | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |