2005 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1984 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 240 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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