1997 Holden Commodore vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 70 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore.

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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.

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