1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1965 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1965 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 Mercedes-Benz 300B (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
Model | 300B | 500 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2070 mm |