1963 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1994 Opel Tigra
To start off, 1994 Opel Tigra is newer by 31 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 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Tigra (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Tigra weights approximately 580 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.
Because 1963 Mitsubishi 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Mitsubishi 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Opel Tigra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Opel Tigra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | 1994 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Tigra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2530 mm |
