2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,493 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 250 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (161 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
