1964 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 416 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.
Because 1964 Mitsubishi 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Mitsubishi 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Wartburg |
| Model | 500 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 534 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2460 mm |
