1984 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2001 Tata Safari
To start off, 2001 Tata Safari is newer by 17 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 1120 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.
Because 2001 Tata Safari 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, 2001 Tata Safari 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, 2001 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt.
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1984 Mitsubishi Colt | 2001 Tata Safari | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Tata |
Model | Colt | Safari |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1437 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |