2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 90 kg more than 1950 Rover P4. 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Rover |
| Model | Colt | P4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 52 L |
