1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1965 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 850 weights approximately 83 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, 1961 Fiat 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 850 | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 850 | 500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2070 mm |