2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,835 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 475 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1077 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
