2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 454 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Colt | Century |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2981 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |