1958 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1963 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 743 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, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Flaminia | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Flaminia | 500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 23 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2070 mm |
