1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1965 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 685 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 1800 | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2070 mm |