2005 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Colt | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Vauxhall |
Model | Colt | Carlton |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3638 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1600 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2740 mm |