2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 800 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Colt | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2833 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
