2005 Honda Life vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,437 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1984 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Life | Colt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
