1994 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 75 kg more than 1994 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 De Tomaso Guara | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Guara | Colt |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2834 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2970 mm |
