2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,835 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 115 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Colt | Carina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1968 cc |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |