2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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, 1978 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Colt | 924 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
