2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,834 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 1980 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1980 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 50 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Colt | 505 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1971 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |
