1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 579 kg more than 1964 Fiat 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, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1985 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 500 | Starion |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1125 kg |