2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 764 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | Colt | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2833 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
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 | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |