1963 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1965 Renault Floride is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault Floride (48 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault Floride weights approximately 285 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, 1965 Renault Floride (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Mitsubishi 500 | 1965 Renault Floride | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
Model | 500 | Floride |
Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2270 mm |