2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 424 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 51 L |
