2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 655 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Colt | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2340 mm |