1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1965 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 275 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, 1957 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1100 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2070 mm |
