1962 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1962 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,131 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Porsche 356 (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Porsche 356 weights approximately 250 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, 1952 Porsche 356 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2110 mm |
