2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1989 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Firebird 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, 1989 Pontiac Firebird (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1989 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
| Model | Colt | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 60 L |
