2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 22 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 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 773 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1984 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Bentley | Mitsubishi |
Model | Continental | Colt |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1437 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2390 mm |