1963 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 312 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 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Wartburg 312 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Wartburg 312 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 430 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Mitsubishi 500 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Wartburg |
Model | 500 | 312 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2460 mm |