1996 Infiniti J30 vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1996 Infiniti J30 and 1996 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Infiniti J30 (211 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Colt. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Infiniti J30 (262 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Colt. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Infiniti J30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Colt. 1996 Infiniti J30 has automatic transmission and 1996 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 1996 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Infiniti J30 | 1996 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mitsubishi |
| Model | J30 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
