2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 835 kg more than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Triumph |
| Model | Colt | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 33 L |
