2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,834 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster 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) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Colt | Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2530 mm |