1954 GAZ M-20 vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1963 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. 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, 1954 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 GAZ M-20 | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | GAZ | Mitsubishi |
| Model | M-20 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2070 mm |
