1963 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 50 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1084 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 3246 mm |