2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1134 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1983 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Colt |
Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1439 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 924 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |