1964 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 24 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 822 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Mitsubishi 500 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | 500 | 944 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 534 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2390 mm |