2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 550 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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
| Model | Colt | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |
