2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 535 kg more than 1976 Opel Commodore.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Colt | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2833 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |