1986 Cadillac Allante vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Allante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Allante would be higher. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Allante. (169 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Allante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 30 kg more than 1986 Cadillac Allante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Cadillac Allante (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 1986 Cadillac Allante has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Cadillac Allante | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
Model | Allante | Colt |
Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 2970 cc |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |