1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 232 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | Colt |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
