2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Skyline 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 17 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Colt | Skyline |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2620 mm |