1963 Isuzu Minx vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, both 1963 Isuzu Minx and 1963 Mitsubishi 500 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 500 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Isuzu Minx | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Isuzu | Mitsubishi |
Model | Minx | 500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2070 mm |