1963 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1963 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Triumph Mayflower (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Triumph Mayflower should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 420 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 Triumph Mayflower (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2110 mm |
