1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 694 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 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 190 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2070 mm |
