1987 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1987 Renault 21
To start off, both 1987 Mitsubishi Colt and 1987 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 21 (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 21 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Renault 21 (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mitsubishi Colt | 1987 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Colt | 21 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
