1962 Jaguar MK X vs. 1962 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, both 1962 Jaguar MK X and 1962 Mitsubishi 500 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 1366 kg more than 1962 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 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Jaguar MK X | 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MK X | 500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2070 mm |
