2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,997 cc, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 335 kg more than 1960 Seat 1400. 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 (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | Colt | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1394 cc |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
