2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown 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 41 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 230 kg more than 1960 Toyota Crown. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 75 L |
