1963 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 49 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1154 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 2012 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 3250 mm |
