1962 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1995 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1995 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 630 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.
Because 1995 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | 1995 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2440 mm |
