1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 1966 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1966 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Innocenti 950 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Innocenti 950 (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Innocenti 950 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1966 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, 1962 Innocenti 950 (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Innocenti 950 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Innocenti 950 | 1966 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Innocenti | Mitsubishi |
Model | 950 | 500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2070 mm |