1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1966 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1966 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1966 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.
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1966 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
Model | 190 | 500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2070 mm |