1963 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini
To start off, 1963 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini weights approximately 130 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, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | 500 | Dauphine Gordini |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2270 mm |
