1963 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1963 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Rover P4 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 860 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, 1951 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Mitsubishi 500 | 1951 Rover P4 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Rover |
Model | 500 | P4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2830 mm |