2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | Colt | 944 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2390 mm |