1982 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1982 Daihatsu Taft and 1982 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,764 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Colt (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. (68 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 400 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 1982 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 Daihatsu Taft (165 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Daihatsu Taft | 1982 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Taft | Colt |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2764 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2390 mm |
