1963 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 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 1,194 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Kadett weights approximately 290 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, 1978 Opel Kadett (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2410 mm |
