1962 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 50 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1675 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 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Alpina |
| Model | 500 | B7 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 3211 mm |
