2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,834 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Colt | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2784 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
