2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1984 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1984 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LR3 | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |
