1964 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1969 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 2000 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 2000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 2000 weights approximately 756 kg more than 1964 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, 1969 Monteverdi 2000 (157 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 1969 Monteverdi 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | 1969 Monteverdi 2000 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Monteverdi |
| Model | 500 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 534 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2560 mm |
