1962 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 48 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 995 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, 2010 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2770 mm |
